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Buzz Cut Classic
Mateusz Poznański45minShort

Buzz Cut Classic

The Buzz Cut Classic course with Mateusz Poznański is a technical approach to classic men's haircutting. You'll learn to blend a 6mm on top with a skin fade, while handling head imperfections with confidence.

About the course

Buzz Cut Classic is a fundamental men's haircut that most barbers consider simple - but which is actually one of the toughest tests of precision and understanding of head shape. In this style, there's nowhere to hide mistakes. The course shows how to build a clean, technical, and intentional haircut from the classic combination of 6mm on top and a skin fade on the sides - one that handles head imperfections, scars, or uneven hair growth.

Mateusz Delma Poznański guides you through the entire process, from prepping the top and a simple trick for a perfectly even clipper cut, to building a skin fade based on the "two-finger" system while working with just one guard (3mm). You'll see why it's better to set the first zero line with a closed clipper rather than a trimmer, and how to run the fade line - low at the temples, high at the back - to give the haircut an aggressive, masculine character and shift the weight toward the front.

In this course you'll see

  • The "two-finger" fading system - how to build a full skin fade using only an open clipper and one 3mm guard
  • A simple trick for a perfectly even top - how to lift single, uncut hairs using water and a brush
  • Why the first zero baseline is better done with a closed clipper rather than a trimmer, to avoid issues blending it later
  • The whole-palm skin-stretching technique, instead of a single finger - how to avoid creating a "bump" and get a smooth transition
  • Using the shaver like a texturizer - how to soften the fade line and avoid creating new, hard edges
  • Final shape refinement and correcting dark patches using texturizing shears once the clipper work is done
  • Running the fade line like on a flattop - low at the temples and high at the back - to optically slim the head

After this course, you'll stop treating the buzz cut as a quick, simple haircut and start seeing it as a canvas to showcase craft and precision. You'll learn to work with intention when managing a client's head imperfections, build clean, extended fades with a minimal set of tools, and turn this fundamental service into a display of technical skill that keeps clients coming back.

What you will learn

  1. 01How to build a full skin fade using just one 3mm guard.
  2. 02How a simple trick with water and a brush gets you a perfectly even top.
  3. 03Why the first zero line is better set with a clipper rather than a trimmer.
  4. 04How to run the fade line to give the haircut an aggressive, masculine character.
  5. 05How to stretch the skin with your whole palm to avoid creating unevenness.
  6. 06How to use texturizing shears and a razor to refine details and soften the transition.

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  1. Buzz Cut Classic - A simple trick for stray hairs2:59

    01A simple trick for stray hairs

    Just brush the hair back gently, and any uncut hairs will lift up very easily.

  2. Buzz Cut Classic - A baseline without using a trimmer5:46

    02A baseline without using a trimmer

    If we make this first line with a trimmer, it'll be very hard to blend it out later.

  3. Buzz Cut Classic - The two-finger fading technique10:47

    03The two-finger fading technique

    I'll use the two-finger division. My first finger will be my open clipper.

  4. Buzz Cut Classic - Blending the line with the corner of the blade13:35

    04Blending the line with the corner of the blade

    We don't use the whole blade - we use just the outer three teeth on each side.

  5. Buzz Cut Classic - The reverse technique for working the back of the head19:14

    05The reverse technique for working the back of the head

    We'll work in the opposite direction, starting first with the open clipper set to three.

  6. Buzz Cut Classic - Circular shaver movements without lines29:20

    06Circular shaver movements without lines

    I start making circular movements so I don't create a heavy line while running the shaver.

  7. Buzz Cut Classic - Correcting shadows with texturizing shears34:37

    07Correcting shadows with texturizing shears

    I'll use texturizing shears because I want to gently lighten those darker areas and refine the shape a bit.

  8. Buzz Cut Classic - Finishing the fringe contour39:34

    08Finishing the fringe contour

    Less is more. You don't need to cut much here - the point is to make the fringe look good.

FAQ

Is this course for beginners or experienced barbers?
This course is for anyone who wants to master a precision buzz cut. Mateusz shows that this is one of the toughest haircuts, so both beginners and experienced barbers looking to sharpen their craft will benefit.
What tools do I need to perform this haircut?
You'll need a clipper with 6mm and 3mm guards, a trimmer, a shaver, and a razor. Texturizing shears, a fade brush, and a comb will also come in handy for finishing.
Will this technique work for clients with scars or head irregularities?
Yes, Mateusz shows how to work with head imperfections such as scars, dents, or uneven hair growth. The technique is designed to help you work with intention about what you reveal and what you conceal.
What makes the fading technique shown in this course stand out?
Mateusz teaches how to build a full skin fade based on the "two-finger" system, using only an open and closed clipper plus one 3mm guard. It's a highly efficient and systematic working method.
Does the course show how to work on the contour and fringe line?
Yes, at the end of the course Mateusz explains and demonstrates in detail how to create a clean, neat contour at the front. He shows how to even out the fringe with a trimmer and finish the line with a razor.
How long is this video course?
The course runs 44 minutes and shows the entire haircutting process step by step in detail, from prepping the top to the final razor finish.

Details

Duration
45min
Season
Season 1
Hair length
Short

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Mateusz Poznański

Mateusz Poznański

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Co-owner of three barbershops in Kraków and Katowice. He honed his craft at courses with the founders of the Reuzel brand, Lord Jack Knife, and at The Old School Academy in Rotterdam. In teaching, he focuses on understanding the "why" and building awareness, rather than just replicating techniques. He explains both simple and complex topics clearly, from cutting to the ergonomics of working with clients.

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